Gather these things:
1 medium onion
2 celery ribs
2 large carrots
1 small green bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1 jalapeno
1 can kidney beans rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn
2-3 cans of beer
1 lb ground beef
3 strips bacon!
...and these spices/flavor devices
Warning! I don't really measure my spices, and I am constantly adjusting. I'll try my best for you.
3 palmfuls chili powder
1 palmful cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 cube beef bouillon
2 tsp mustard
3 Tbsp ketchup
Salt and pepper to taste
Chop the onion, celery, carrots and peppers. Set aside in a big bowl.
Cube your bacon and brown it in a big dutch oven. Set it aside in a bowl.
Brown the beef.
Push the beef over to one side of the pot, and add the chopped vegetables to the other half. Salt everything well to get the vegetables to sweat. Add the bacon back into the pot. Cook things down a bit, and combine the two halves.
Add the dry spices.
Pour in one beer, and begin to scrape up the brown bits that have accumulated at the bottom of the pot. Make sure the liquid covers the ingredients completely. It will seem thin, but it will reduce. You will probably need to add more beer as it cooks down. I used about 2 1/2. If it's not enough just add more! Add your other wet ingredients and stir well.
Now.... leave it alone! Let the chili simmer covered on low for about an hour. Remember to stir periodically. Keep tasting. If you think it needs something, ADD IT! Halfway through cooking, add the corn and beans.
Sure, it's good tonight, but its much better the next day. I guess if you're hungry tonight, grab a bowl and melt some cheese on it!
Enjoy!
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